Sulfur has antifungal, antibacterial, and keratolytic activity. In the past, its use was
widespread in dermatological disorders such as acne vulgaris, rosacea, seborrheic …

A topical skin protectant (TSP)(ICD 2289) is being developed to protect service members
from exposure to chemical warfare agents (CWA). The TSP is designed for use on the skin at …

The mouse ear inflammation model was used to establish simple endpoints of skin injury
following cutaneous exposure to sulfur mustard (bis (2-chloroethyl) sulfide, HD). Mouse ear …

Erythema is the initial symptom that occurs after sulfur mustard (HD) cutaneous exposure.
The time course of HD‐induced erythema is similar to that observed after UV irradiation …

Chemical weapons continue to pose a serious threat to humanity. With the use of chemical
weapons by terrorists in Tokyo, and the projected disarming of the chemical weapon …

Mustards have become an important topic of global discussion in recent years. The latest
extensive reports and conference of 145 nations in Paris (January 13, 1989) reveal that …

A case of accidental human exposure to sulfur mustard, the chemical warfare agent, was
documented. The exposure produced skin damage in the form of erythema and blisters …

Some alkylating agents are capable of causing severe blisters (vesication) when they
contact human skin. The biochemical basis of vesication is undefined. In this study, we have …

Objective: To increase awareness of the widespread environmental prevalence of the
chemical warfare agent mustard gas, examine the acute and chronic toxic effects to exposed …

There have been reports of chemical attacks in which sulfur mustard might have been used
(a) on Iranian soldiers and civilians during the Gulf War in 1984 and 1985 and (b) in an Iraqi …